© Andrew MiksysThis Thursday the Nelson Hancock Gallery will be hosting the opening of two shows by two very talented artists, Jon Gitelson and Andrew Miksys. Jon's work is smart, funny and personal. It is part Larry David and part Martin Parr, but really it is pure Gitelson. I am super excited he decided to come to town for the opening. Andrew's photography is rich, classically stylized and
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Sunday, 27 April 2008
Don't Call It a Comeback
Posted on 13:21 by election
Love Kills, 1979 © Jill FreedmanThe New York Times has a great profile on Jill Freedman. Jill made a name for herself in the 70s and 80s with her gritty black and white images of a city in serious decline. She is now enjoying a bit of a renaissance with a show at Higher Pictures. It's great to see an artist get her due after so many years, but it's disheartening to know you can have the goods
Friday, 25 April 2008
An Opening, Two Closings and a Monkey on a Motorbike
Posted on 07:21 by election
Pieter Hugo Cover/Juxtapoz MagazineJust a quick update from the California Zephyr as I speed across America. Tonight my first solo show in Germany opens at the Pool Gallery in Berlin. The people at Pool couldn't be nicer and Art Das Kunstmagzin has chosen the show for their Tip of the Week.This weekend marks the closing of both my first solo show at Paul Kopeikin Gallery and the Car Culture
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
New American Fables Solo Show in Berlin this Friday
Posted on 06:39 by election
New American Fables opening Friday at Pool GalleryToday I am leaving on a four day cross country train trip. Yes, I'm riding the rails like Boxcar Bertha, but instead of livin' and lovin' like an outlaw I will be shooting an editorial assignment. I suspect a train across America means serious connectivity lapses, so I may be off the grid for a few days. I previously planned on going to Berlin
Friday, 18 April 2008
Corey Arnold on NPR
Posted on 07:13 by election
© Corey ArnoldCorey Arnold is a great photographer who manages to marry the best parts of documentary and conceptual work to produce images that are uniquely his own. He is also on my shortlist of truly wonderful people in the world. Check out this nugget of audio and visual gold he just did with NPR.
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Trapped!
Posted on 19:04 by election
The New Yorker has posted a fascinating time-lapsed video of Nicholas White, who was trapped in an elevator for forty-one hours. Mr. White stays remarkably calm during his ordeal. I would have chewed off my arm and clubbed myself to death with it.
Jessica Dimmock and The Ninth Floor
Posted on 08:35 by election
© Jessica DimmockThis Thursday Jessica Dimmock's The Ninth Floor opens at Foley Gallery this Thursday. If you haven't seen Jessica's work yet check out the show or pick up her book. You will be hard pressed not to be effected by the work. Anna Sirota is a student of mine from Parsons. She was moved by the images from The Ninth Floor and approached me about writing a review of the book on my
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